Song Description
Climbing a mountain is the metaphor for the journey of life...
| Song Length |
3:35 |
Genre |
Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene, Enchanting |
Subject |
Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
James Taylor |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Copyright by Ali Matthews (SOCAN) 2000
There?s an ache in my back and dirt in my sandals
On a road that is rugged and steep
But there?s no looking back - it?s too much to handle
All the promises I didn?t keep
So I?ll climb through the night, and I?ll look for the light
And I?ll follow the stars in the sky
And I never will stop till I?m up at the top
Up on Hunger Mountain
I have a heart that?s in need of some mending
And dreams that are weary and old
There?s a longing inside that seems never-ending
The yearning that burns in my soul
But my vision is clear and my destiny near
And my footing is steady and sure
It?s a journey but still, I will soon drink my fill
Up on Hunger Mountain
Your words are a lamp to my feet and a light to my path
Though darkness surrounds me, your love is the wind at my back
I know that my pockets are filled up with treasures
From a world I keep trying to leave
I have plenty of fear and I?ve pride beyond measure
And a heart that I wear on my sleeve
But, the view from the peak is the moment I seek
So I?ll pray for the strength to go on
From the valley below, I cannot help but go
Up on Hunger Mountain